Environmental Program Manager ; Supervisory

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Job Code #: JC-504696
Position #(s):

-001

Working Title:

Branch Chief
Classification: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER I (SUPERVISORY)
Salary: $12,551.00 - $15,602.00
# of Positions: 1

Work Location:

Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
Cal Center Regional Office

This position is located at our Cal Center Regional office in Sacramento, CA.

The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is a member of the boards, departments, and offices (BDO) within the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA).

Our Mission:
To protect California’s people, communities, and environment from toxic substances, to enhance economic vitality by restoring contaminated land, and to compel manufacturers to make safer consumer products.

Our Vision:
All of California is thriving in a healthy environment.

Our Core Values: DTSC values diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization. We foster an environment where employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We believe the diversity of our employees is essential to inspiring innovative solutions.

DTSC Recruitment Survey:  to complete the DTSC recruitment survey.

Department Website:

As an Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory) you will have the opportunity to:

• Manage and supervise subordinate senior and supervisory engineers, scientists, and administrative staff responsible for the evaluation and cleanup of hazardous waste contaminated properties.
• Ensure the quality and timeliness of legacy landfill and other projects including activities such as operation and maintenance, environmental investigation and remediation, resolution of disagreements with Responsible Parties regarding critical scientific issues, and successful recovery of costs associated with site investigation and remedial actions.
• Ensure that SMRP decisions are technically sound, innovative, consistent with DTSC goals and procedures, and protective of public health and the environment.
• Provide staff with support, expertise, resources, and training to make appropriate project decisions in an effective and efficient manner.
• Advise and consult with the Division Chiefs, Deputy Director, and Director with respect to policy issues associated with SMRP and respond to requests from CalEPA, the Governor’s Office, the Legislature, environmental and related stakeholder groups, and public regarding cleanup issues.
• Plan, organize, direct, and provide managerial reviews of the work performed in the Legacy Landfills Branch.

• Experience with site investigation and cleanup of contaminated properties.
• Experience working on complex hazardous waste landfill projects.
• Experience with landfill gas and leachate.
• Experience managing/mentoring professional staff or contractors.
• Experience with budgeting, planning, tracking and scheduling projects.
• Experience working on military facilities.
• Experience interacting with government agencies.
• Experience working with internal and external stakeholders and holding public meetings.

Statement of Qualification (SOQ) Instructions: A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for the hiring manager’s review. Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified.

The SOQ should be no more than 3 pages and formatted in Arial 12 font.

Your SOQ Should Address The Following:

• Explain how your education, experience, and career goals align with the desired qualifications we look for.

Final Filing Date: 1/29/2026

Who May Apply:
Individuals who are currently in…